Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-28
rnE EUROPEAN cBEsspoaRD.
The Situation In Europe in Regard to q
Declaration of War Still Uncertain.

THE EUROPEAN CBESSBOARD.
The Situation In urope in Regard to q
Declaration of War Still Uncertain.
New York, February 27th.-The Sans
cable special from London of February
26th says: The Reichstag elections assure
the German Government the longed-for
septennate and give enough additional
strength to Bismarck's hand to enable him
to control the European chessbeard for
while longer. That his personal wish is to
preserve peace is not doubted, but how
long will his will and diplomacy prevent
serious outbreak? A spark may set every
thing in blaze at any moment The
Nord which speaks for Russia, has avowed,
with charming frankness, what everyone
believed before, that France can count upon
Russias aid, and that Russia will not
allow Germany to annihilate France Re-
newed rumors of the approaching resigna-
ton of De Giers, and of Count Ignatieffs
appointment in his place have not
lightened the war cloud. The Cologne
Gazette declares that the Russian commu-
nication in the Nord is plainly an invitation
to France to attack Germany, backed by an
assurance that France will not be allowed
to suffer much. Russia to-day lacks only
money for properly equipping her million
of men to be at the top of the Powers in
Europe. A scheme to Tighten Russia's
financial load by reducing the value of the
paper rouble to so kopecks, just so per cent
of the value at which it was issued, has
been noised about, and caused foreigners
to unload their stock of Russian papers
and the Russians to groan at the prospect
of theloss to fall ON their pockets.
Racing and Rowing in England.
cable special from London of February Goth
says: The best horse England has seen for
many long years Ormonde, has turned out
a roarer. but he will still be useful for short
races. The Duke of Westminster is much
upset by the circumstance. Not only is the
animal the pet of the family, but the Duke
recently received an offer of 100000 for
him.
Careful observation of the practice of the
University crews shows that Cambridge's
chances are poor. This year the men do
not work together, the boat travels slowly,
and want of coaching is evident all over.
Nothing but a sudden change or miracle
will let them win. The Oxfords are moth
ing extraordinary as yet, but they have
promise.
Fire at Wellington, New Zealand.
LONDON, February 9th. "A dispatch
from Wellington, New Zealand. announces
that fire in the principal business block
of that town caused damage to the extent
of f150000.
Prince Alexander Getting Better.
DARMsrADT, February 27th.-Prince Alex
ander, who was attacked with varioloid
several days ago. is recovering slowly.
Two Murderers Arrested.
ODESSA, February 27th.-Two assasslns
were arrested here to-day when about to
sail for Turkey. The men were Nihilists.
They murdered their employer, rich
landlord named Goroszelo, and his wife
and eight children and several relatives,
and then decamped with the spoils,
amounting to 500, 600 roubles.
The Outlook in the East More Threat
ening.
New YORK, February 2Sth-A. M.-The
Stars London special says: The outlook in
the East grows more threatening. The
Times publishes a statement from CORE
spondent at Vienna that the relations OF
Russia with Germany and Austria are
severely strained, and what is more
important, no further attempts are
made in official circles to con-
ceal the fact. Dispatches from other
sources confirm this The Lerant Herald,
whose special correspondents have recently
been making close inquiries into Russian
ornaments declare the Russian forces now
concentrated in Central Asia, equipped for
active service in case of war, to number
full 100000 men of all arms. Of these
three divisions of $4,000 to 10000 men each
are ready to march on Afghanistan in a
few days notice.
Reports have also been received of Rus
sian troops massed in Russian Poland, re-
spectipg which it has been difficult to OBJ
tain information. These reports prove that
Russia has made enormous preparations
for an offensive war. Details con-
firm in singular manner the out
line of the Russian plans published
by the Russian papers, based on the as
sumption of war between France and Ger
many. Russian Poland is described as one
vast camp of armed men. Extraordinary
precautions are being taken to prevent in
telligence of the Russian movements be-
coming public.
hmm cnse Socialistic Demonstration.
New YORK, February 2Sth-A. M.-The
71ibune'S London special has the following:
Landlords and capitalists-My house is
house of prayer, but ye have made it den
of thieves" A large blood-red banner
bearing these words of the scripture was
held aloft Immediately opposite the grand
entrance to ST. Paul's Cathedral for nearly
two hours this afternoon, while three
thousand or more Socialists, drawn |
from all parts of London, attended |
the service within, and as many
more remained without, grouped around
Queen Anne's statue, with other red BAN |
ners, On which famed the inscriptions /: |
. Justice and Liberty or Death" We |
will have Work or Bread" e. We Seek not |
Revenge, but Justice 81 Work for Ali |
Overwork for None" The avowed object |
of this Socialist demonstration was to call |
public attention to the distress among the |
unemployed Measures for their relief IA
vored by the Socialists had been extensively |
and attracted an immense crowd,
for the we'll dressed men it |
contained, and even women. The people |
were packed close around the cathedral,
and Ludgate street. as far as the eye could |
see, was black with humanity. During
the service no growls against the Queen
were uttered When ii was over they |
off in various directions to hold |
Publication meetings, and finally the vast
crowd melted away without any mishap |
having occurred. Hyndam. the leader CT
the Socialists, chatted amicably with the
police, and expressed himself highly |
pleased with the demonstrations.